2026 Unified 5K – Mechanicsburg 2026 — Mechanicsburg, PA

Date
May 17, 2026
Location
Mechanicsburg, PA
Venue
Messiah University
Start Time
9:30 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $35.00
Events
5k Walk/Run (Early Start), 5k Run/Roll, 1 Mile Walk/Run/Roll
Includes
T-Shirt
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The 2026 Unified 5K in Mechanicsburg starts at 9:30 AM on May 17, giving you flexibility for early morning travel to Messiah University. The event offers both a 1-mile and 5K option, so you can choose based on your race plan or bring teammates at different fitness levels. Entry fees range from $30 to $35, making it accessible for a casual weekend race. Mechanicsburg sits in south-central Pennsylvania, roughly an hour north of Baltimore and two hours west of Philadelphia, positioning it conveniently for East Coast runners. Whether you're targeting the 5K as a tempo effort or using the 1-mile as a warm-up race, plan to arrive with buffer time on race morning.

From the Race Organizer
The 2026 Unified 5k and AdaptXpo is an inclusive road race and adaptive sports expo designed so that everyone can participate, whether they run, walk, row, or roll. The event raises critical funds for AdaptX education, research, community events, fitness programming, and grant initiatives. The Unified 5k is a space where athletes with and without disabilities show up together, challenge perceptions, and prove that fitness and sport are more meaningful when everyone has a place at the starting line. Join us on May 17th at Messiah University for our 2nd Annual Unified 5k in Mechanicsburg, PA. Participants have the opportunity to run, walk, roll, or row either the 5k (3.1 mile) or 1 Mile course. Arrive early or hang around after the event to check out our vendors and clinics at the AdaptXpo, a celebration of organizations that focus on health, inclusion, accessibility, assistive technology, and adaptive sports. Help us make fitness and physical activity accessible for every body.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 2026 Unified 5K – Mechanicsburg 2026 — Mechanicsburg, PA?

2026 Unified 5K – Mechanicsburg 2026 — Mechanicsburg, PA takes place on May 17, 2026. The race is held in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Where is 2026 Unified 5K – Mechanicsburg 2026 — Mechanicsburg, PA held?

2026 Unified 5K – Mechanicsburg 2026 — Mechanicsburg, PA is held at Messiah University in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Where can I find hotels near 2026 Unified 5K – Mechanicsburg 2026 — Mechanicsburg, PA?

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